JUNE, 1958 NUMBER 6 - VOLUME 30 Basilica at Lourdes, France. ZARJA-DAWN URADNO GLASILO SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION SLOVENSKA ŽENSKA ZVEZA OF AMERICA V AMERIKI Instituted December 19, 1926 in Chicago, III. Incorporated December 14, 1927 in the State of Illinois. MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Honorary President—MARIE PRISLAND, Sheboygan, Wis. Ustanovljena 19. decembra 1926 v Chicagu, III. Inkorporirana 14. decembra 1927 v državi Illinois. BOARD OF DIRECTORS-. Founder—MARIE PRISLAND, 1034 Dillingham Ave., Sheboygan, Wisconsin President—JOSEPHINE LIVEK, 331 Elm Street, Oglesby, 111. Secretary—ALBINA NOVAK, 1937 W. Cermak Road, Chicago 8, Illinois Treasurer—JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR, 2045 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, Illinois Auditor—MARY OTONIČAR, 1110 E. 66th Street, Cleveland 3, Ohio Auditor—KATIE TRILLER, 1724 Stanton Ave., Whiting, Indiana Auditor—JOSEPHINE SUMIC, 1305 No. Center St., Joliet, Illinois Home Office: 1937 W. CERMAK ROAD, CHICAGO 8, ILLINOIS Tel. Bishop 7-2014 1st Vice-President—FRANCES GLOBOKAR, 19192 Abbey, Euclid 19, Ohio 2nd Vice-President—ANNA PACHAK, 2009 Oakland St., Pueblo, Colorado ird Vice-President—MARY TOMSIC, Box 202, Strabane, Pa. 4th Vice-President—BARBARA ROSANDICH, 1212 Sheridan, Ely, Minnesota 5th Vice-President—FRANCES PLESKO, 2908 W. Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wis. DIRECTORS of Recreational and Sports Activities: Women’s Division—ELIZABETH ZEFRAN, 1941 W. Cermak, Chicago 8, Illinois Juvenile Division—MARY THEODORE, Box 723, Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota Managing Editor—CORINNE LESKOVAR, 1937 W. Cermak, Chicago 8, Illinois Finance Committee: JOSEPHINE LIVEK, MARIE PRISLAND, Sec’y., ALBINA NOVAK, JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR Scholarship and Benefit Committee: MARIE PRISLAND, President; JOSEPHINE LIVEK, ALBINA NOVAK ZARJA — THE DAWN Published monthly — Izhaja vsak mesec Annual Subscription $2.00 — Naročnina $2.00 letno For SWU members $1.20 annually - Za članice SŽZ $1.20 letno Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. Entered as second class matter November 13, 1946, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Official Publication of the Slovenian Women's Union of America Uradno glasilo Slovenske Zenske Zveze v Ameriki Editorial Office: 1937 W. CERMAK RD., CHICAGO 8, ILL. Tel.: Bishop 7-2014 All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the tenth of the month. Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 10. v mesecu. Oil the Cover: Our S.W.U. visitors to Lourdes, France this month will l'ind themselves in a very famous town—the mention of the name Lourdes is in itself an inspiration; and they will find themselves surrounded by the three-fold miracle of the shrine: the miracle of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin, the miracle of the sanctity of Bernadette who conveyed the message of the Queen of Heaven, and the spiritual and material miracles which have taken place there since the first apparition. Our cover picture shows the Basilica at Lourdes with the Pyrenees as the background. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN JUNE! Supreme Officers: June 21 — Marie Prisland, Pounder and Hon. Pres., Sheboygan, Wis. Branch Presidents: June 2— Johanna Zallar, Br. No. 39, Biwabik, Minn. June 13—Nettie Strukel, Br. No. 18, Cleveland, Ohio June 20—Mary Skerl, Br. No. 91, Oakmont, Pa. June 28—Pauline Stampfel, Br. No. 25, Cleveland, Ohio Many Happy Returns of the Day! He A Booster If you think your group the best Tell ’em so! If you'd have it lead the rest, Help it grow! When there’s anything to do, Let them always count on you, You'll feel good when it is through, Don’t you know? If you’re used to giving knocks, Change your style. Throw bouquets instead of rocks For awhile. Let the other sister roast, Shun her as you would a ghost, Meet her banter with a boast, And a smile. When a stranger from afar Comes along, Tell her who and what you are — Make it strong. Never flatter, never bluff, Tell the truth, for that’s enough. Be a booster, that’s the stuff, Don’t just belong! Author Unknown THE MEETING ROOM A place where we may rest awhile And work and plan and play and smile, Where faith returns and brighter days Unfold through smoke wreath’s bluish haze. Where love and friendship, aid in need, Abound for all, with thought of creed. Strong men do strive to build each day, And the world, well pleased, smooths our the way. Good will and sunshine through. A love of country, service true. And life’s resplendent magic scroll Its treasurer to the world unroll. The Bee Hive Keep Smiling It makes everyone wonder what you have been up to. ZARJA * D AW N OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA VOL. XXX — No. 6 JUNK, 1958 LETO XXX — Št. 6 SUPREME OFFICERS of SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA elected at the 11th National Convention May 18-21, 1958, Milwaukee, Wis. Spiritual Advisor REV. CLAUDE OKORN, O.F.M. 823 W. Mineral St., Milwaukee, Wis. Honorary President MARIE PRISLAND, 1034 Dillingham Ave., Sheboygan, Wis. Honorary Delegate BARBARA KRAMER, 480 Kansas St., San Francisco, Calif. Supreme President JOSEPHINE LIVEK, 331 Elm St., Oglesby, 111. First Vice-President FRANCES GLOBOKAR, 19192 Abbey, Euclid 19, Ohio .Supreme Secretary ALBINA NOVAK, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. ;Supreme Treasurer JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR, 2045 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, 111. First Supreme Auditor MARY OTONIČAR, 1110 E. G6th St., C.eveland 3, Ohio :Second Supreme Auditor KATIE TRILLER, 1724 Stanton Ave., Whiting, Ind. ’Third Supreme Auditor ANN PODGORŠEK, 301 97th Ave. W., Duluth, Minn. Editor COR IN N E LESKOVAR, 2032 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. Director of Women’s Activity ELIZABETH ZEFRAN, 1941 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. Director of Juvenile Activity CHRISTINE MENART, 741 Main St., Vandling, Pa. Members of Finance Committee JOSEPHINE LIVEK MARIE PRISLAND, Sec’y. ALBINA NOVAK JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR Members of Scholarship Committee MARIE PRISLAND, Pres. JOSEPHINE LIVEK ALBINA NOVAK State President of Colorado-Kansas-Missouri ANNA PACHAK, 2009 Oakland St., Pueblo, Colo. State President of Wisconsin ROSE KRAEMER, 2021 So. K.K., Milwaukee, Wis. State President of Ohio-Michigan ANTOINETTE TANKO, 6313 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland 3, Ohio State President of Pennsylvania-New York MARY TOMSIC, Box 202, Strabane, Pa. State President of California-Oregon-Washington ROSE SCOFF, 2208 Mariposa, San Francisco, Cal. State President of Illinois-Indiana MARY MULLER, 1846 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, 111. State President of Minnesota BARBARA ROSANDICH, 1212 Sheridan St., Ely, Minn. Convention City, 1961 — ELY, Minnesota. P0ST-C0NVENTI0N MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN begins JULY I, 1955J. Enroll a new member today! ALBINA NOVAK, Supreme Sec’y. ACTIVITIES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 1958-59 The Scholarship Committee has awarded the Slovenian Women’s Union Scholarship to the following worthy students: Maxine Krolnik Rudolph Otoničar Maxinei Krolnik is a member of Branch No. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. Her mother and grandmother are also members. She graduated with honors from the Sheboygan High School and is presently attending the Marquette University in Milwaukee as a Dental School student. Rudolph Otoničar is the son of Mrs. Rudolph Otoničar, a member of Branch No. 25, in Cleveland. Rudy is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Otoničar, most diligent worker in Zveza’s membership campaigns. Rudy is attending Dyke and Spencerian College in Cleveland, studying business and commerce. His Provost recommended him very highly for the scholarship. Our best wishes to Maxine and Rudy, for a great success in their studiesr May they graduate in their chosen field with honors! For the Scholarship Committee: Marie Prisland, President No. 2, Chicago, III. — On Sunday June 15th will be Fathers’ Day and we hope that the blessings of this day will live forever in every home of our land. During April and May, six new members were enrolled, four in the adult class and two juniors. A warm welcome to our new members: Josephine Farkas, Mary Selaj, Olga Krizic, Mary Ritlop, Margaret Maloy and Carol Fabian. We extend our gratitude to our diligent workers: Josephine Železnikar, Frances Zibert, Mary Hozjan and Mary Muller for recommending the above new members. Mrs. Liz Zefran reported on the financial outcome of the Bowling Tournament which was satisfactory to all. A card of thanks to all the cooks and waitresses who were the following: Anne Zorko. Mrs. Pavlin, Frances Zibert, Luba Troha, Millie Paisoli, Mary Polden, Josephine Železnikar, Mary Muller, Sophie Petrovič, Mitzi Krapenc, Frances Gomilar and Jennie Mikec. Our annual pilgrimage and picnic in Lemont will be on Sunday, July 20. The following will be in charge of the preparations: Frances Zibert and Anne Zorko (kitchen); Mary Tomazin (bar and bus); Corinne Leskovar (program) ; Liz Zefran and Mary Muller (Hooligan); Mary Hozjan (flowers); Viola Strupeck (children’s games). All memlbers and friends are invited to the candlelight procession on Saturday evening, July 19. The festivity on Sunday will start at 10 a.m. at which time the procession will be forming in front of the Baraga Home. The Holy Mass at the Grotto will be at 11 a.m. A delicious dinner will be served at the Baraga Home and refreshments will be available at the Pavilion. The games will be at 1 p.m. Benediction will be at 2 p.m. at the church. At 3 p.m. the Variety Program will be presented in the open space by the Pavilion. Members and friends are most cordially invited to come to Lemont on Sunday, July 20. Out-of-town guests should make their reservations for over night lodging by writing to Baraga Home, Box 608, Lemont, Blinois. We mourn the loss of a dear member Rose Bizjak, who passed away on April 16, 1958. She is survived by husband Edward and daughter Justine to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. God give her eternal rest! Among the graduates at St. Stephen’s School on June 8th will be our junior members: Gloria Novak, Joan Vucko and Janet Rezek. Congratulations and may you all find much success in future: educational pursuits. Our member Mrs. Mary Polden will sail for Europe on June 12. We wish her a very pleasant journey and safe return. Fraternally yours, Albina Novak, Rec. Sec’y. No. 13, San Francisco, California. — It seems San Francisco has become the land of CUPID among our younger members with the number of lovely diamond engagement rings displayed last meetings Our Vice-President, Rita Day, has a lovely diamond given her by Ernest Wraa, son of Sister Mary Wraa. Plans are pending for a wedding this year. Happiness to you, Rita! Annette Cavellaro is proud of her diamond presented by Bill Scara-bosio who is now a member of the United States Army. Annette and Bill have been childhood friends and this will add richly to the success of their marriage which is pending Bill’s Army orders. My daughter, Beverly Chiodo’s third finger left hand holds the ring gi’ren her by Brian Jackson, a member of the California Highway Patrol, patroling the1 San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge. Brian was born and educated in England and arrived in the United States at the age of 16 and served with the United States Army in Japan. Plans for a wedding are also pending. To these young people we can only say, your cup of happiness is held high, LOVE, our greatest gift is now yours. With the passing of a number of our members during the year of 1957, we ask each and every member to try to interest at least one member to join our organization. We miss those dear members and hope we can add to our membership so their loss will not lower the number of our group. Frances Chiodo, Pres. No. 14, Euclid, Ohio. — Because of elections on the first Tuesday of May, our meeting and party was held in the downstairs hall. In spite of the cold rain we had a grand attendance and a wonderful time after the meeting. The ladies who donated the "goodies” were: Mrs. Frances Globokar, two beautiful cakes; Mrs. Antonia Svetek, a big box of homemade dough- MR. AND MRS. PRISLAND HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. JOHN PRISLAND of Sheboygan, Wis., was celebrated by the members of Branch No. 1 when they feted the couple at a surprise party at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church Hall. The above picture was taken at that time and it shows, left to right: The members arranged an evening of entertainment and provided delicious refreshments and a beautiful gift for the Prislands on this occasion. The decorations were carried out in the golden motif with flowers and candles and a golden mum corsage for Mrs. Prisland. Previously, the couple was honored with the offering of a Solemn High Mass at the Slovenian church in Sheboygan and a dinner for the family and many friends. At that time, the entire Prisland family was present which includes their son, Theodore of Evanston, 111., and daughters, Mrs. Margaret Fischer and Mrs. Hermine Dicke of Madison, Wis., and ll grandchildren. The Prislands helped organize the Ss. Cyril and Methodius church in Sheboygan and Mr. Prisland was actively associated with several Slovenian societies including presidency of Lodge 144, K.S.K.J. for 19 years. He is now retired and enjoys a past-time of gardening. Mrs. Prisland has had her spirit of fraternalism manifested in the work she did as organizer of several lodges MR. & MRS. JOHN PRISLAND seated with their guests, left to right: J. Borsecnik, J. Tevs, A. Zaverl and M. Mizke. in Sheboygan, such as No. 157 K.S..K.J. and Christian Mothers. The Slovenian Women’s Union of America, where she still holds an active position, was founded by her on a national scale more than 30 years ago and she was its president 19 years. Mrs. Prisland has also served on many committees but most of all, she enjoys writing for newspapers and periodicals, especially the S.W.U.’s own ZARJA. Our congratulations to them, and may they enjoy many more anniversaries in good health and happiness. nuts; Mrs. Jennie Vidovich, Danish pastry; and Mrs. Jennie Stefančič, potica. Mrs. Frances Globokar also brought a doll as a door prize and the lucky winner was Mrs. Mary Mandich. The following women donated to our “good time treasury”, Mrs. Josephine Strnad, Mrs. Mary Mandich, Mrs. Kose Klemenčič, Mrs. Theresa Cruelich, and Mrs. Marian Rolih. Thanks to all of you. Mary Strazishar, our vice-president, became a happy grandmother again. Her daughter-in-law presented her with a healthy granddaughter, Cynthia. Mary Kusar gave birth to her twelfth child, a girl. All her children were born in Booth Memorial Hospital. Her husband passed away last December. God bless you and your family, Mary. Antonia Sustar, our recording secretary, and Josephine Cebulj left for Yugoslavia at the end of April. They plan to stay for a two month visit. On our sick list this month is Alice Kausek, Jr., Mrs. Mary Walter and Caroline Tekaucic. We wish you all a speedy recovery. Happy Birthday to all our members who were born during the month of June: Pauline Boštjančič, Louise Cas-serman, Anna Celin, Theresa Cerma-lich, Jennie Creek, Jennie Dormastja, Mary Gerchman, Jennie Golic, Jennie Hoffart, Pauline Kapel, Antonia Kausek, Anna Kuhar, Vida Kuhar, Mary Kusar, Louise Mlinar, Jennie Mozina, Mary Okleson, Anna Pavlovich, Anna Pihler, Louise Reja, Mary Setina, Antonia Smerka, Antonia Svetek, Caroline Tekaucic, Stanislava Vehovec, Frances Zuaek, Catherine Krall, Margaret Mestek, Veronica Sever, Mary Kausek. I wish to remind all our members to please pay their dues as soon as possible. Pauline Cesar, Sec’y. No. 16, So. Chicago, III. — Forthy members attended our March 13 th meeting to join in the celebration of Mrs. Frances Kuhel’s 75th birthday. It. was one of the nicest birthday parties we have ever had at our monthly meetings. The party was a complete surprise to Mrs. Kuhel and was planned by her daughters, Zora Yurkus, Helen Milanovich and Ruth Cubra. She was presented with a beautiful corsage of pink carnations and a beautifully decorated, tiered cake. The lights in the hall were turned out and with the light from individual candles which were placed at each member’s place, the members sang a “Happy Birthday” song to Mrs. Kuhel and the following members who also celebrated their birthdays during the month of March: Mary Brebrick, Angeline Novak, Mary Primožič, Gertrude Putzell and Mrs. Katie Triller. These, members were presented with a bunch of lilies of the valley by Mrs. Kuhel’s daughters. They also contributed 25 beautiful prizes for our popular games. All in all everyone had a wonderful time and we wish to express our sincerest thanks to Zora, Helen and Ruth for a very lovely time and we wish to extend our wishes to Mrs. Kuhel for many, many more birthdays. Gladys Buck, Sec’y. No. 20, Joliet, III. — We have again lost a member Mrs. Vera Gallick, age 54, born in Joliet, joined Zveza Oct. 19, 1947, recommended by Mrs. Josephine Erjavec. Vera Gallick will be remembered as a very ardent worker for Zveza and the parish. We shall appreciate her interest for Zveza by remembering her in our prayers. She is survived by one daughter and son, her mother and sisters and brothers. Mrs. Dobzyk, her sister, is our member for a number of years. May she rest in peace and may she be rewarded in Heaven. To the family of the deceased we express our deep sympathy. Those in the hospital now are, Mrs. Catherine Jontes who will be remembered among us as a very sociable and hospitable member to our supreme officers while the office was in Joliet; also. Mrs. Mary Jerman of Jackson St., Mrs. Anna Jerman of N. Broadway and Mrs. Jonita James. Our member, Mrs. Frances Vraničar, and her husband, Frank, have left for Europe on the “Queen Mary”, April 23, where they will tour as well as visit Yugoslavia and Belo-Krajina where Frank was born just 53 years ago. This is his first trip back—and the first trip for France s—across the ocean. Their son-in-law who has completed his service abroad will meet them in Cherbourg with his car. Their daughter and children are also stationed abroad now, in EVereaux. Leaving for Europe also will be our organizer of Zveza and its honorary president, Mrs. Marie Prisland, who will tour Rome-Lourdes and spend most of the time in Slovenia. We all wish our travelers a very grand time. May their stay in Slovenia be filled with all their expectations, and may their return be safe, bringing back many unforgettable memories. Since we will have no meeting for the next three months, all members are requested to have their dues paid in time. Some time ago, my attention was called to the award presented to Miss Joyce Goran, age 9 years, who had an assignment in school to describe some worthy article, that won some special prizes. The following description was presented by Joyce Goran: “This button is a button from the uniform my mother wore when she was a captain of the Championship Drill team of the Slovenian Women’s Union or Branch 20. This button is from a snappy gold and green uniform that has traveled to many different cities and states. This uniform was judged by officers of the Army and Navy and Marines. The drill team won first place in all their contests and the uniform judging played a very important part in the winning of these honors.” (To prove this, Miss Goran displayed the button from the uniform of her mother who at one time was the captain of this famous drill team.) She is the daughter of Mrs. Josephine Goran, who was a vice-president of the branch and at present is the secretary of the bowling league of Joliet Branch 20. We want to congratulate Joyce for her inspiring work. The husbands and fathers of two of our members have passed away. First, Mr. Joseph Perush, age 73 years, was called suddenly, and he is survived by wife Mary, one son and four daughters. Mrs. Perush and daughter, Mrs. Robert Berard, have been our members for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Perush will be remembered as the second main sponsors to the Cadet Flag, which was blessed some years ago. Mr. Perush was known also as a musician and a composer of Slovenian music. For several years he conducted a radio broadcast every Sunday afternoon from his place of business, a tavern on Hickory Street. He was well known in Joliet and wras popular among his friends. After a serious illness of six months, Mr. Gregor Groznik passed away into eternity. He is survived by wife, Mary, (who is our member for a number of years) three daughters and one son. Mr. Groznik resided at 710 Raub St. He was known as a quiet person and was well known in our parish. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families of the deceased; and to the departed, may their souls rest in peace until we meet above the stars. Otir members who are known to be ill, are Mrs. Vera Galich, who has returned home from Silver Cross Hospital, Mrs. Julia Plese, Mrs. Catherine Klobutcher from Bluff and Mrs. Rose Jagodnik. Our president, Mrs. Emma Planinšek, who suffered a broken hand from a fall on the ice, has also recovered. Josephine Erjavec SEND your article to our office as early in the month as possible. The TENTH of the month is our deadline. Try to have your article typewritten, double spacing it and writing on one side of the paper only. If this is not convenient, write your copy as plainly as possible with pen and ink. See that all names are spelled correctly. MIDWEST BOWLING TOURNEY RESULTS PAPESH FUNERAL HOME of Joliet wins Team Trophy. M. JERIN, Oglesby, takes Singles. M. RUDMAN - J. SUMIC, Joliet, tops in Doubles. E. KLASSOVITY, Chicago, winner in All-Events. J. MLAKAR, Joliet, has High Game in any Series, and Grandmother’s Trohpy goes to A. LEBEN, Chicago. Most Visiting Teams Trophy taken by JOLIET, ILL., with 8 teams. RUN-DOWN ON TOURNAMENT RESULTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. First ten teams scored in the following order: Papesh Funeral Home, 734-912-705-270 = 2621 Zefran Funeral Home, 728-853-751-225 = 2557 Fingl Drugs, 711-781-785-270 = 2547 Joliet Fashion Shop, 640-697-G83-429 = 2449 S.W.U. Headquarters, 630-063-651-504 = 2448 Gerend’s Funeral Home, 653-677-611-453 = 2394 Dr. Grill, 677-646-773-327 = 2383 Bostic Drugs, 637-683-744-318 = 2382 St. Paul Federal, 726-700-658-297 = 2381 S.W.U. Sports Club No. 1, 649-661-618-453 = 2381 Singles winners: M. Jerin. 157-216-213-21 = 607 H. Delvallee, 170-189-196-39 = 594 J. Squok, 169-153-164-84=570 E. Klassovity, 202-171-187-6 = 566 M. Tomasino, 137-133-183-90 = 543 T. Zibert, 160-138-175-66 = 539 K. Hasak, 172-143-179-45 = 539 F. Martin, 161-88-182-105 = 536 J. Mlakar, 159-145-199-33 = 536 Joliet $70.00 & Chicago Chicago Joliet Chicago Sheboygan Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago 5.00 Trophy 60.00 50.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 (tie) Oglesby $15.00 i Oglesby Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Joliet ; Trophy 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Doubles lined up as follows: 1. M. Rudman - 578 J. Sumic -542 = 1120 2. A. Leben -577 A. Marrazzo -496 = 1073 3. M. Fabian - 582 M. Rom -472 = 1054 4. E. Jasien - 496 E. Statkus - 555 = 1051 5. E. Piszczor - 520 L. Putzell -523 = 1043 6. A. Lucich -546 M. Pecha -484 = 1030 7. B. Weinberg - 519 M. Stuck -503 = 1022 8. H. Komater - 532 H. Delvallee-482 = 1014 9. M. Omerza - 492 T. Brandt -520 = 1012% 10. L. Foys - 503 C. Tomazin -509 = 1012 All Events totals: 1. E. Klassovity, 579-515-566 = 1660 2. J. Mlakar, 615-495-536 = 1646 Joliet 3. A. Leben, 517-577-531 = 1625 Chicago 4. M. Fabian, 518-582-520 = 1620 Chicago 5. M. Tomasino, 540-513-543 = 1596 Chicago 6. J. Squok, 518-490-570 = 1578 Chicago 7. L. Putzell, 532-523-514 = 1569 Chicago 8. E. Statkus, 482-555-526 = 1563 Chicago High Game in any series with handicap went to: 1. J. Mlakar, 257-ll = 2G8 Joliet 2. A. Leben, 235-20 = 255 Chicago 3. E. Klassovity, 246-2 = 248 Chicago Grandmother’s Trophy winner: A. Leben, 235-20 = 255 Chicago Most Visiting Teams Trophy: Joliet, 111. A total of $504.00 was given in cash prizes plus six trophies. Joliet $20.00 & Trophies Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Ely, Minn. Chicago Oglesby Chicago Chicago 18.00 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 (tie) 2.00 Chicago $10.00 & Trophy 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 $8.00 6.00 4.00 Trophy LIZ ZEFRAN, Sec'y. No. 23, Ely, Minn. — Dawn Club. — Our president, Rose Pucel, opened the meeting with prayer. Our Annual Banquet was held May 21st and was served by the Maid Rite Cate. There was some discussion about entering a float in the Centennial parade. The float Committee is: Mrs. Mary K. Novak, Miss Mary Shikonya, Mrs. Margaret Pecha, Mrs. Margaret Somrock, Mrs. Ann Miklausich, Mrs. Mary Starkovich and Mrs. Mary Jam-nick. They are to plan what kind of a float is to be entered and report back at the> next meeting. Mrs. Florence Markovich won the attendance prize. Following the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed, by playing “Help Your Neighbor”. The evening was concluded with a delicious lunch served by the hostesses Mrs. Barbara Brennan, Mrs. Mary Vidmar, Mrs. Mary K. Novak, Mrs. Pauline Polyner and Mrs. Stephanie Vranasich. Our delegate to the Convention in Milwaukee in May was Mrs. Barbara Rosandich. President, Rose Pucel, opened our April meeting with prayer. Sec’y. Ann Levar read a letter pertaining to the Centennial which will be held July 3 to 6 in our city. Mrs. Barbara Brennan and Mrs. Stephanie Vranasich are to compile the history of our club. There was discussion about our Annual Banquet which we have in May. Mrs. Margie Preshiren and Mrs. Rose Lobe are to find the place and date for the Banquet. After the business meeting games were played with Mrs. Pauline Pishler in Pinachle, Mrs. Angela Kosir in a game called “Sorry”, Mrs. Margaret Somrock in Parchessi, Mrs. Ann Rowe in Coatie, and Mrs. Julie Zgonc in a cup game. They were all the high winners. Mrs. Stephanie Vranasich won the door prize. The lunch committee for next month are: Mrs. Mary Vidmar, Mrs. Barbara Brennan, Mrs. Mary K. Novak, Mrs. Stephanie Vranasich and Mrs. Pauliae Polyner. We would like to see more of you ladies at our meetings. How about it? We wish our ill members a speedy recovery. Ann Rowe, Reporter No. 24, La Salle, III. — At last we are enjoying beautiful spring weather. The month of May being dedicated to the Blessed Mother, I hope it had a special meaning for you; and that your celebration of Mother’s Day was a happy one. The social hour after our last well-attended meeting was very enjoyable; thanks to the following for their delicious donations: Justina Anglevar, Antoinette Hofferle and Mary Kro-gulski. Many of our members are ill and some have had to undergo operations. Those to whom we wish a speedy GRADUATES WITH HONORS Cadet Major Matthew Križman At the annual Military Review on May 4, 1958 at the Catholic Club, in Toledo, Ohio, held by Nazareth Hall Military School, the rank of Lieutenant Colonel was given to Cadet Major Matthew Križman. This is the highest honor ever given to any one cadet at Nazareth Hall during its years of existence. Cadet Major Matthew Križman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Križman, of 21901 Roberts Ave., Euclid, Ohio, and brother of Donald and A/3c Gilbert Križman with U.S. Air Force and Grandson of Angela Križman, nephew of Albina Novak and cousin of Corinne Leskovar. He is a member of Br. No. 25 in Cleveland. Nazareth Hall Military School is located at Grand Rapids, Ohio and conducted by the Ursuline Nuns and the Military Instructor is Donald J. McQuade, Past National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans. A wonderful record for a 14 yr. old boy; and we know that Mattie has a big future ahead of him! recovery since their operations are: Frances Flor, Ana Kesedi, Rose Kiter and Mary Struna. In the hospital are Agnes Novlan, Mary Uranic, Ana Kas-tigar, Rose Urbane and Agnes Jordan. We wish the best of health to all. A reminder to all members: please keep your dues up to date—it will be easier on the secretary and the committee. Angela Strukel, Secretary No. 24, La Salle, 111.—At the February meeting, Mrs. Strukel was elected delegate for the convention. After the convention she will give the report to all the members. We are hoping to have a large attendance at the next meeting. Also plans were made for a public card and games party; more about this in the next issue. During our last Altar and Rosary Society meeting, plans were made to have a Bake Sale, April 23th, in the School Hall. Mrs. Shimkus asked that all members help to make this a success. Last month, our parish sent the yearly report and we are very happy to report that this has been the best we have ever had in our parish. Father Michael and Father Fitzsimmons as also the Trustees and Church Committees wish to thank all that helped to make the year 1957 such great success. We hope in this coming year we will try to do better with God's help and the co-operation of all the parishioners. Ann Pelko No. 32, Euclid, Ohio. — We had a very nice time after the May meeting when we honored mothers and those who had birthdays in May. Thanks to all who donated the goodies and special thanks to Lil Vehovec and Phyllis Pisano for all the work in the kitchen and service on the table. At the meeting, we initiated two new members: Nancy Potokar and Marion Penrod. Welcome to them! Hope to see you all at the next meeting. Frances Perme, Reporter No. 45, Portland, Ore. — We want to remind all our sisters that there will be no meetings during the months of June, July and August. Our next monthly meeting will be on Sept. 2nd. We want to take this time out to wish our members pleasant summer vacations. Don’t forget about our Bazaar which we are planning for November 6th. Start making things and plan on what you can bring to make it a success. We all have to work hard and it is hoped that not only a few have to deal with the main work. This is a good time for us to show that we can work together. I want to remind those who are not paying their dues to send the money as soon as possible. We don’t want you to get too far behind—you know how important it is. Look up your dues book now and check your last payment date. Mrs. Mary Golik was our representative to the 11th National Convention. Congratulations to the new mothers and grandmothers. We were happy to hear that our sick members are getting along just fine. To those leaving on vacation trips, we want to wish you wonderful times. May God bless you all. Violet Fazio, Sec’y. No. 46, St. Louis, Mo. —With an invitation again this year, we joined the Society Sacred Heart of Jesus No. 70 K.S.K.J. for our Easter Communion and breakfast at St. Joseph’s Croatian Church; and we also had the pleasure of our Junior members attending. 150 Branch No. 16 30th Anniversary Officers and Guests celebrating on Feb. 16, 1958 at South Chicago, III. Present were many members and guests. Pictured here are: First row: Antonia Yake, (Mrs.) Katie Triller, Agnes Cher-ne and Amelia zee. Second row: Anna Buck, Albina Novak, Katie Triller, Josephine Livek, Gladys Buck, Mary Mar-kezich and Louise Dichele. After Mass, coffee and j:otica was served; what a treat! Our thanks to Mmes. Speck, Staker, Gregory, Ga-mache, liuzicka and Grabian for the poticas. May 4th was the Sunday for our Mother’s Day party at the “Thunder-bird”, where we were served a delicious chicken dinner. Then, we went to the home of Helen Skoff for our usual recreation and again we congratulated our “Mother-of-the-Year” Mrs. Josephine Ancel. Please God, bless all our Mothers and keep them in your care. We thank Mrs. Agnes Mihelčič and Lorraine Petrovič for their prizes. Our next meeting will be held Sunday, July 6th, 2 p.m. at Mrs. J. Pre-bil’s home. We are expecting some new members, so let’s have a good attendance to welcome them. Helen Skoff, Sec’y. No. 50, Cleveland, Ohio.—Our March meeting was not very well attended which accounted for a lot of our regulars, not being well-advised about the Rummage Sale which we had on March 28 and 29 at Baraga Dom on St. Clair Ave. The affair was a success; but we are hoping to have another better one in the early fall. So, members, when you are house cleaning this spring, don’t throw any articles away but save them for our sale. We hope to make our next one a huge success. You will be told more about it at a later date. Many thanks to Mrs. Tanko for taking care of the receipts and such that are being sent her by the members for Radio Station WJW’s Community Club Awards. She volunteered to take care of this project, so we urge all send in those receipts, labels, register tapes, and coupons mentioned on the radio and listed in the Buyers Guide. If any member doesn’t have one, please call either Mrs. Tanko or myself and one will be sent to you. So long until our next meeting which will be held the second Monday of June at the new St. Vitus School Cafeteria. Mary Loushin, Sec’y. No. 56, Hibbing, Minn. — Our April meeting was well-attended. It was nice to see so many present. Pres., Ann Satovich, opened the meeting by saying a prayer. All the business reports were approved as read. In May we honored the Mother-of-the-Year, sister Marie Valeri; also all the past honored Mothers. Plans were completed for the impending trip to the Milwaukee Convention. To our sick members we wish a speedy recovery. After all the business was taken care of, Mary Bissonette and her son showed some movies of different points of interest; also how a group of us girls were in the process making “pastries” for our Pastries Sales. Thank you, Mary and your son. That was fun! The hostess served a delicious lunch and to top off the evening, we played our favorite games. Mary Ayotte was initiated as a new member at the March meeting. We know she will enjoy attending our meetings as we all enjoy her presence. At the close of the business part of meeting, a social hour was held with the playing of our favorite game. Mrs. Ursula Zaic was the winner of the prize. Coffee was served by the hostess. On March 18 we were saddened by the news of the passing away of one of our long-time members, Mrs. Mary Agnes Prebich. Surviving Is her husband and a large family. We expressed our deepest sympathy to her family and may her soul rest in peace. Mary Drobnick, Reporter No. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio. — Our Mother’s Day dinner and meeting had 45 members in attendance. It was nice to see some of the old members again. We would like to see you all every month. The chicken dinner served by hostesses, Ann Yager, Ann Statuta and Louise Berndtson was delicious. Our Mother-of-the-Year Rose Zbasnik, was honored with a lovely carnation corsage. Also honored with corsages were five of our members who are over 60 years of age: Lucy Lubanovich, Maxine Dusek, Emma Sklenika, Mrs. Vlasey and Mary Pi-vacheck. Another mother over 60, Grandma Yane, was not able to attend due to illness. Our best wishes to you, Grandma Yane. Congratulations to Rose Ann Mag-lich on the birth of a baby girl last month. Our best wishes to both mother and baby. Congratulations are also due to Sophie and Mike Mauer on their 38th Wedding Anniversary. Member, Elina Pesek, and her baby daughter are leaving us this month to join their husband and daddy in El Paso, Texas where he is stationed. They will be making their home there for the next two years. The best of luck to them in their new surroundings. It was decided that during July and August, there will be no meetings, so members wishing to pay their dues may contact Secretary, Louise Eppley during that time. Our best recovery wishes to Donna Stujbler who underwent surgery last month. Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. Rosemary Mauer, Reporter No. 74, Ambridge, Pa. — Our branch has been inactive outside our meetings, and we regretted not being able to hold a Mother's Day celebration this year. We hope that things will be better next year so that we can celebrate that big day together. Our deepest sympathy to our sister, Steffie Plese, on the loss of her husband, Rudolph, who passed away on April 11th. We offer our condolences also to the sons and daughters and their families. About one week later, Mrs. Plese, our secretary, became grandma again when the stork left a big baby boy at the home of son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Plese. Our best wishes to the family. To those who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month, we wish health and happiness. To all on the sick list, a speedy recovery. June 15th is Father’s Day. A happy day to all fathers. God bless you. Mary Habich, Pres. No. 86, Nashwauk, Minn. — Greetings from Nashwauk to all our S.W.U. members. We have had a very lovely winter and an early spring. Not any of our oldtimers can remember such a lovely winter before. We wish speedy recoveries to sister Gangle in the hospital for some time and to Slava Katalinich who underwent quite a serious operation. Sister Slieff lost her son in January. Our deepest sympathy to her. In celebration of our 20th anniver- BRANCH 73 EASTER BONNET CONTEST ENTRIES At their April meeting, the members of Branch No. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio had a grand time, chosing the winners of their Easter Bonnet Contest. Each of the 20 entrants, modeled her own hand-made bonnet, and winners were selected by popular applause. Seen here are some of the “hats” and their models, left to right: Betty Matjašič, Josephine Novak, Dorothy Ehrlic and Josephine Turk. What delightful creations! No. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio. — Hello again, ladies! Our Easter Monday meeting turned out to be a gala affair. There were twenty-seven members and three junior members present. We were all very happy to see Louise Godec at the meeting. The highlight of the evening was our Easter Bonnet Contest. A variety of hats from fresh vegetable gardens down to macaroni “sputniks” were modeled by the ladies who made them. Louise Godec acted as fashion hostess and introduced each lady and her original creation. The ladies receiving gifts for their hats were: Louise Bernston, Betty Matjašič, and Ixjuise Eppley. Kay Yuratovac was our hostess for the evening. Delicious refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. We are sorry to say we’ve had several sick members lately. They were: Mary Chesnik and Adeline King. A speedy recovery to you, ladies. Two of our members had new babies in their homes to help them celebrate Easter Sunday. Dolores Zlbas-nik had her third boy, while Elinor Pesek became mother for the first time with a little girl. Both babies were born on Saturday, March 28th. Lots of luck to both mothers and babies. Our usual wishes are extended to all ladies celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries this month. May they have many more. Rosemary Mauer, Reporter sary, we had a lovely turkey dinner after our January meeting. Many thanks to sisters Roberts and Simone, from all of the members. May I add this thought too: We are just a small group of twenty members, but in our humble way we are a happy and friendly circle. Never in our twenty years of existence has there been a cross word passed or a members’ quarrel among us. I do hope and pray that this good spirit will prevail and that the understanding among us will always live. This is my heartfelt wish to all. God bless you. Helen Kolar, Pres. No. 92, Crested Butte, Colo. — Our regular meeting for the month of May was held at the home of Miss Aurelia Welch, our new member. Our meetings for the s u m m e r months will be held at Miss Welch’s home. We were very happy to gain a new member, Mrs. William Lacy; and enjoyed having Mrs. Joe Lacy as a guest. Our secretary Mrs. Josephine Somrak conducted meeting because of the absence of both, president and vice-president. Mrs. Jake Kochevar and Mrs. John Kapushion were hostesses; after the meeting games were enjoyed by all. Josephine Somrak and Miss Mary Kapushion served refreshments at the April meeting. We extend heartfelt sympathy to Ann and Margaret Malenšek who just recently lost their sister. Get-well wishes go to Prances Po-gorelz and Frances Greenfield and all members who may be on the sick list. Helen Cobai, Reporter No. 95, So. Chicago, III.—Dear Members, our last meeting on May 7th was a very special occasion; we honored our mothers and also crowned the 1958 “Mother-ol’-the-Year” of our branch. The members met in the Church Hall and entered together for May Devotions. The procession was led by our 1957 “Mother-of-the-Year” who is our very conscientious and hard-working member, Viola Spitz. After the members were all in their places, our president, Mrs. Mary Mar-kezich, escorted our Most-Worthy Mother, Mrs. Agatha Mesin, who is a Charter member and was Instrumental in naming our branch Our Lady of Bistricka. Mr. Cuzella, who is a professional photographer, was also present; needless to say, he took many pictures of our festivities. Our 1957 Mother crowned the 1958 Mother with a beautiful crown of blue and white carnations. After Devotions we all assembled in the Church Hall where we played games that were arranged by Catherine Pocernich, Mary (Bob) Perko-vich and Mary Sopcich. We also gave away a lovely purse arranged by Evelyn Ashenbrenner, our Ways and Means 'chairman. We had a wonderful evening visiting with our friends from Branch No. 1(5, Mrs. Krai and Mrs. Wine. Also present was member from sunny California, Ann Matesevac, who is visiting here for a few weeks and attending the wedding of her sister, Sylvia Cacich, who is also our member. Congratulations, Sylvia! The evening wound-up with singing and a buffet table of cake, coffee and tea. It was set so beautifully that we had to take pictures of the center-piece with the Madonna Planter full of blue MRS. AGATHA MESIN crowned “1958 Mother of the Year” by “1957 Mother of the Year” Viola Spitz. and white carnations and iris. The celebration was attended -by all of our past honored mothers who are: Mrs. Mary Markezich, Mrs. Catherine Cacich, Mrs. Ann Kompare-, Mrs. Mary Sopcich, Mrs. Viola Spitz, Mrs. Ann Jovanovich, also members and guests. I can’t say any more except that we know everyone had a good time. Next meeting, first Wednesday of June — the 4th. Louise Dichele, Sec’y. DEAR READERS, In June the whole world seems to feel like celebrating—just the warmth of the season makes us feel good. And on special days, we celebrate special things. Father’s Day on June 15th has gained importance through the years as a day when dad can enjoy some good old-fashioned affection. Roses and pearls signify the beautiful month of June and it’s the birthday celebration month of our S.W.U. founder, Marie Prisland 011 June 21st. Many happy returns of the day to her with best wishes. The Convention decisions have now been made and it will be up to every officer and member to follow the recommendations set forth. The delegates’ reports will be given soon and it is with an open mind that we must accept the convention’s ideas; suggestions and rules. The governing body of our Union, meeting every three years, has a tremendous job to do and very little time to do it in. This should be understood, so that your delegates work will be appreciated and respected. Bowling Tourney results show that the entries came from many parts of the midwest. Hats off to the winners and all participants! The first of our S.W.U. excursions to parts of Europe and Slovenia left late in May aboard the "Queen Elizabeth”. The second of the groups will leave in July aboard the “lie de France”. They will also visit Lourdes. Bon voyage and a safe return home to all our travelers. Corinne Leskovar No. 96, Universal, Pa. — The ladies of our branch send happy birthday wishes to Anna Fontana and Frances Kuchna who are celebrating this month of June. Also, wedding anniversaries are being celebrated by Helen Grabowski, Julia Starman, Helen Snoz-nik, Kathleen Podobnik and Sophia Funfar. Congratulations and may you live to celebrate many more! It has been reported that Mrs. Frances Habjan has been ill and we hope and pray that she will soon be feeling much better. We are also happy to report that Mrs. Mary Peternel is home and feeling well again. Our two elderly members, Mrs. Frances Oblock and Mrs. Katarina Peternel remain on the sick list. Perhaps this lovely spring season will help them to feel a little better. Remember them in your prayers. Antoinette Mozina, Reporter No. 100, Fontana, Calif. — By the time this article goes to press Mother’s Day will have come and gone; my wish will be belated 'tis true, but never-the-less most sincere when I express myself thus. To the mothers who are living: may you have had all your long-desired wishes fulfilled, your prayers answered and the happiest Mother’s Day ever. And to those dear mothers no longer among us: God bless you and keep you in His loving and tender care. We really had a grand turn-out at our last meeting; thank you ladies for your presence. Be truthful now, didn’t you have a lot of laughs and isn’t it thoroughly pleasant to know that you belong to an organization that can boast of so many cheerful and warm-hearted members? Of course it is! Attention, Euclid, Ohio Branch No. 32. Sorry, your loss is our gain; Mrs. Christine Filips is now a member of Branch No. 100 here in Fontana and a very charming addition, I must say. We are all very pleased to welcome her into our group. Her presence most certainly should give food for thought to those members who rarely attend our meetings and who live right here in Fontana; yet here is a sister who travels 65 miles from her home in Glendale to be with us during our meetings. Mrs. Filips, I salute you! Memo to all members. Our meeting day has been changed to the 3rd Thursday of each month and we still meet at the home of that very gracious hostess, Mrs. Geo. Mayzak. Our cookbooks have finally arrived; might I suggest that if you already have a cookbook for your own use, why not purchase one for a friend? You must admit in all sincerity, it does make a lovely gift. This is a snapshot of Mr. and Mrs. John Krainik and their guests from East Pittsburgh, Penna., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yelonchan. Mrs. Krainik is well known in Chicago and was a member of Branch No. 2 for many years; but now, she is a transfer from Chicago and a credit to our little group. You can readily see by the snapshot that California’s climate and specifically Fontana's, has agreed with the Krainiks. I know that her many friends ‘ back east” will enjoy the picture of Rosie and John. As always, our prayers for the sick. See you next month, God willing. Edith Drawenek, Rec. Sec’y. No. 105, Detroit, Mich. — Our April' meeting was very well attended. Mrs-Julia Zrimec gave us a hearty welcome to her home and served us a wonderful luncheon for which we extend our heartfelt thanks. Plans for our Card Party were discussed. We must report that it was very successful; and why not—with such a nice group of ladies working together? 1 want to thank every one for such cooperation. A good time was-had by all and many guests asked about having another party soon and to be sure we invite them. March meeting went off with a “Bang”! We met at Mrs. Pauline Ada-mic’s home in March. Lent means no problem to a good hostess like Pauline. She served us a meal fit for Royal Guests, and that’s just what she called us. Thank you, Pauline, from all the ladies who were present. She also had a cake, beautifully trimmed for our 15th Anniversary of Branch 105. We sang “Happy Anniversary and talked about our organizer, Mrs. Alice Kod-rich who has passed on since then. We have many pleasant memories of her. She was a jolly person and a lot of fun and we miss her. Mrs. Zorka Maisel went home with the gift donated by the hostess. Our member, Mrs. Mary Bedenko, has become a grandmother for the first time! Her only daughter gave birth to a little girl. Congratulations, Grammie! Double congratulations are due to Mrs. Zorka Maisel for her two new grandsons! Daughter, Dolores presented her with a grandson and her son’s wife, Louise, presented her with another grandson. Now she can boast of five grandchildren. We are also proud of our member, Mrs. Katherine Petrich. After raising her three daughters, she went to teaching and to improve her teaching abilities. She attended summer classes for a couple of years and received a Bachelor of Science Degree. We congratulate you. Katherine. You proved to us that nothing is impossible. Join 11s, Katherine, at our meetings whenever possible; we would like to see you oftener. On our sick list. this month is Alice Kocjan to whom we wish speedy recovery. Also, our dear member, Mrs. Koche-var, is still in the hospital St. Anna. And hope by the time we read this she will be back home enjoying sunshine in her beautiful baclc-yard. Our president, Julia Panzica will take a little trip to Mio, Mich., and spend some time at Island Lake. We hope she’ll be back in time for our next meeting at Zorka Maisel’s home where we will plan our annual dinner-outing. Hope to see you all there. Rose Jamnik, Reporter Marie Prisland: TRETJO nedeljo meseca junija praznujemo OČETOV DAN. Da, tudi očetu smo dali poseben dan, da njegovo ime in njegovo poslanstvo primerno proslavimo. Kako nam je srce materino potrebno — smo dejali in pisali v maju! Roka, ki ziblje zibelko, vlada svet! — Isto-tako lahko rečemo o tebi, oče. V tvoji roki je moč, v tvoji glavi dobra misel, v tvojem srcu ljubezen in prijateljstvo. Spoštujemo te, oče, ker si bil svoji ženi — naši materi — življenjski spremljevalec, uteha, vir veselja, moči in poguma. V tvojem prijateljstvu je žena-mati našla smisel tovarištva, oporo materinstvu in zadoščenje za svoje požrtvovalnosti, ki jih je od nje terjalo življenje. Oče je pametni sluga ljubezni, ki otroku v mlado srce vsaja ljubezen do življenja, do družinske skupnosti in do doma. Očetova ljubezen ne zida samo hiše, temveč postavi tudi dom. Dom se namreč ne' gradi z opeko in malto, temveč s srcem in dobroto. S tvojim srcem, oče, si postavil trdni temelj ljubezni do družine, do doma, pa tudi do države in do svoje domovine. Ko otrok kliče očeta, s tem ne misli samo roditelja, delavca in oskrbnika družine, ki za žeaio in otroke služi kruh, temveč misli na prijatelja, ki je bolj v skrbeh, kako bo vzredil in vzgojil družino, kakor pa, kako bi živel sam. Na Očetov praznik se dviga naša molitev k Bogu za očetovo zdravje, blagostanje in družinsko srečo. Naj dobri Bog nakloni vsem našim dobrim očetom in starim očetom prav mnogo veselih, zadovoljnih in zdravih let! Očetov blagoslov Ko prvič sem zapustil kraj domači, slovenske kmetske hiše blagi krov, še nisem vedel, kaj v tujini znači spomin na dom in skrivni čar njegov. Besede sem očeta vzel s seboj, ki blagoslovil me je pred odhodom: ,,Naj vedno Bog bo s tabo, sinko moj, in z vami vsemi, s celim našim rodom!” Na glavo mi položil je roko in zgovorivši resno — me prekrižal; ozrl se v modro je nebo in kot v molitvi tihi, zbrani, je oči zamižal. Očeta kmalu gruda je zasula, v domači zemlji našel je pokoj; zanj pot življenja je minula, a odprta pa je stala pred menoj. A vedno sem jo trdno, srečno hodil, ker me očetov blagoslov je vodil. » * * Revija ,,Tlie Catholic Digest” je nedavno objavila poročilo svojega dopisnika pod naslovom ,,Pozornost v cerkvi”. Glasi se: ,,V cerkev sem vstopil ob 10:55, da se udeležim maše ob enajstih. Navzočih je bilo kakih 200 ljudi, a prostora v cerkvi pa za 800 oseb. Zvonček je naznanil, da se bo opravilo pričelo. Nadaljnih deset minut so ljudje — namesto, da bi molili — opazovali pozne farane, ki so cerkev napolnili do prvega evangelija. Žena pred menoj dregne sosedo in zašepeta: „Kako ti ugaja klobuček na onile rdečelaski?” — 15 glav, z mojo vred, se obrne v ono smer in pogleda klobuk na rdečih laseh. Izmed 12 oseb pred menoj so klečale samo tri; drugi so malomarno sedeli ali podpirali glavo. En moški in tri ženske so držale v rokah rožni venec, a le ena oseba je molila. Neki mož je bral mašno knjigo, neka žena pa je kar naprej odpirala in zapirala svojo ročno torbico. Več možakarjev se je igralo z drobižem v žepu. Kašljanje in premikanje ljudi po klopeh je motilo zbranost duha. Ob obhajilu se je dvignilo najmanj 50 ljudi, od teh jih je k obhajilni mizi pristopilo le kakih deset, ostali so šli ven. Na koncu opravila je duhovnik molil Očenaš, a predno je rekel Amen, se je dvignilo vse in drvelo iz cerkve. Le jaz in nekaj starih ljudi je ostalo, dokler duhovnik ni zapustil oltarja.” Poročevalec bi napisal vse drugačno poročilo, če bi bil v slovenski cerkvi. Naši ljudje se lepo vedejo in nihče ne odide iz cerkve, dokler duhovnik ne zapusti oltarja. * * * Oče je vprašal svojega sinka, zakaj je moral ostati po šoli. Sinček: „Zato, ker se nikakor nisem mogel spomniti, kje so Azori?” Oče: ,,Ali ti nisem že večkrat rekel, da pazi, kam deneš svoje stvari, da jih boš lahko našel.” * * * V New Yorku so v neki trgovini nedavno aretirali dve ženski, ker so mislili, da spadata k neki ciganski skupini, ki je po trgovinah kradla. Na policiji se je izkazalo, da sta ženski bili soprogi dveh delegatov iz Pakistana, ki svojo državo zastopata pri organizaciji Združenih narodov. Obe ženski — ena je princezinja — sta bili oblečeni v svojo narodno nošo, ki se je bistremu policaju zdela sumljiva, pa je dami aretiral kot ciganki. Državni department se je radi tega moral uradno opravičiti. * * * Neki telegrafski uposlenec, katerega žepi so bili prazni, je ponudil brivcu loterijski tiket, če ga ostriže. Brivec ni dela opravil ravno z veseljem, a ostrigel je možaka vseeno. Drugi dan je dotični loterijski tiket zadel glavno nagrado v znesku $6,000.00. * * * Moja prijateljica je šla v trgovino, nakupila raznih stvari za $10.00 ter potožila: „Pred nekaj leti bi morala najeti mal truk, ki bi odpeljal za 10 dolarjev grocerije, zdaj jo lahko pod pazduho odnesem.” * * * Mesto San Francisco v Californiji ima pristanišče, ki obsega 450 kvadratnih milj. V ta prostor se lahko skrijejo vse mornarice sveta naenkrat. * * * Neki odličen Evropejec je bil na obisku v Ameriki. Ko so ga časniški poročevalci vprašali, kaj se mu je v naši deželi najbolj globoko vtisnilo v spomin, je dejal: „Vaše ,garbič pele’, ki so napolnjene s povsem užitnimi jedili. Koliko lačnih ljudi bi z veliko slastjo povžilo kruh in meso, ki ga vi Amerikanci vržete proč.” * * * Neki državljan je pred desetimi leti ogoljufal državo pri dohodninskih davkih. Toda vest ga je tako pekla, da ponoči ni mogel spati. Da bi vest potolažil, je vladi poslal $25.00 s pripombo, da če še vedno ne bo mogel spati, bo poslal še ostalo vsoto. P0K0NVENCNA KAMPANJA se prične 1. julija in traja do 31. decembra 1958. Sotrudnicam v kampanji bodo razdeljene lepe nagrade! ALBINA NOVAK, gl. tajnica. ZAPISNIK SEJE DIREKTORIC dne 15. in 16. aprila 1958 v Glavnem uradu, Chicago, 111. PREDLOGI IN SKLEPI Šolninski sklad. Sklene se, da se nakloni šolnina za jesen 1958 Miss Maxine Krolnik, od podr. št. 1, Sheboygan, Wis., in Rudolphu Otoničar, vnuku glavne nadzornice, Mrs. Mary Otoničar, od podr. št. 25, Cleveland, Ohio. Tudi darilo iz tega sklada v znesku $100 v pomoč študentki Miss Louise Eppley od podr. št. 73, Warrensville Hgts., Ohio, pri njenih univerzitetnih študijah. Članska kampanja. Pokonvenčna članska kampanja se ob pričela 1. julija in bo zaključena 31. dec. 1958. Kot navadno, delavne1 članice bodo prejele nagrade. Zarja. Gl. tajnica je prejela pogodbo tiskarne za tiskanje Zarje in nadalje se bo o tem razpravljalo na konvenciji. Odbor pohvali urednico za njeno delo in odobri njeno ponovno priporočilo, da poročila podružnic ne bi presegala ene tiskane kolone v Zarji, v namenu, da se ojunači in nudi prostor v listu za druge dopisovalke. Kuharska knjiga. Dobiček od prodaje kuharskih knjig \ v znesku $3,550.00 je bil položen v konvenčni sklad. Direk-t—T5rle& izrjnfijo'TWTlTo"’ zahvalo gl. tajnici Albini Novak za njeno delo pri dosegi tako lepe vsote. Priporočajo, da se prodaja knjig nadaljuje tako, da bo potem zopet možno dati organizaciji še dodatni dobiček. Konvenčna priporočila. Direktorice priporočajo konvencij^ y odobritev naslednje: 1. Da ima vsaka država svojo konvencijo vsako leto in da, se podružnice vsake države zberejo bolj pogosto na skupne seje. 2. Mesto gl. podpredsednic bi državne predsednice zastopale podružnice države ali držav, kakor sledi: 1, Cali-fornia-Oregon-Washington; 2, Colorado - Kansas - Missouri; 3, Minnesota; 4, Wisconsin; 5, Pennsylvania - New York; Ohio-Michigan; 7, Illinois-Indiana. 3. Da se finančno leto našega delovanja spremeni od januarja na december, mesto sedanjega roka. Ker bo to leto konvencija v maju, se bo vršila prihodnja seja odbora direktoric v januarju 1959. 4. Da se raztegne starostna meja mladinskih članov na 21. leto od sedanjih 18 let starosti. Izbrisani mladinski člani, ki še niso presegli 21 let starosti, bi iniieli priliko obnoviti svojo članarino, če poravnajo zaostalo članarino. 5. V skladu s priporočili našega finančnega preglednika naj se primanjkljaj v skladu razreda A in v splošnem stroškovniku odpomore z dodatnim mesečnim plačilom 5očivata mirno v hladni zemlji. Drage sestre, prosim vas, da bolj redno plačujete asesment. Želim vsem bolnim sestram ljubega zdravja. Pozdrav vsem sestram po Ameriki, posebno pa pri naši podružnici, Johanna Chesnik, predsednica MRS. MARY ANŽIČEK — ČASTNA MATI PODR. ŠT. 64 Mrs. Mary Anžiček, 525 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas, se ,1e rodila 11. nov. 1903 v Predgradu, okraj Černomelj, v Sloveniji. Njeno dekliško ime je bilo Majerle in 10. maja 1909 je v svoji nežni mladosti prišla v Ameriko. Poročila se je 30. aprila 1921 z Leopoldom Anžiček v Kansas City. Zakon je bil blagoslovljen z devetimi otroci, od katerih so tri hčerke redovne sestre: Dorothy, Sister Marie Gabriel, Elizabeth, Sister Mary Dorothy in Catherine, Sister Marian Leo. Imena ostalih otrok so: Leo, Peter, Stanley, Edward, Mary por. Bunčič. Ima tudi pet vnukov. — Mrs. Anžiček zelo rada hekla in šiva ter je tudi izborna pevka, ki ljubi lepo slovensko petje in njen alto glas se rad pridruži skupinam, ki zapojejo kako narodno. Pri podružnici je aktivna kot zapisnikarica že tri leta. Lepo prečita slovenski zapisnik na vsaki seji, da jo vse z veseljem poslušamo, saj pove vsako besedo tako jasno in razločno. Tudi vedno rada pomaga, kjerkoli je potrebno kaj storiti za kako prireditev podružnice. Catherine Lastelic, tajnica DARUJTE ZA POPRAVILO CERKVE V SEMIČU! lariskrTleto — po 32 letih — zopet podala v rojstno domovino, sem bila nadvse prisrčno sprejeta od sestričen v Ljubljani. Že naslednjega dne me je prišla pozdravit tudi moja sestra in bila sem neizrečeno vesela jo zopet videti. Skupno smo se podali drugi dan proti Beli Krajini, kjer so nas že čakali domači, da nas z vozovi peljejo v Semič. Po prihodu sem najprej stopila v farno cerkev. A žali Bog, kakšna je — kar pretreslo me je in sklenila sem in obljubila, da bom storila, kar bo v moji moči ter potrkala na dobra srca s prošnjo za pomoč farni cerkvi v Semiču. Dragi rojaki in rojakinje po celi Ameriki in Kanadi! Pomagajte našim bratom in sestram v stari domovini popraviti cerkev. Oni je ne morejo, 'uku y$' mi ne’ bomo usmilili in kmalu ne bodo imeli iti kam k Pro- sliir, liutTtW darežljivi17n"usmilite se. Posebno se obračam s prošnja na Se-mičarje, ki so že pred davnimi leti zapustili domačo faro, pa so bili tam krščeni in prejeli sv. zakramente. To vas prosim jaz v svojem imenu kakor tudi v imenu cele fare. Usmilite se — vsak najmanjši dar bo s hvaležnostjo sprejet. Mary Muniza, Agnes Bukovec, Mary Ivac * * * Dosedaj so darovali sledeči: Agnes Bukovec, $20; Agnes Andolsek (iz Minnesote), $10; Toni Ivanetič, $10; Matija Ivanetič, $5; Trisa Ivanetič, $2. — Prosim vse nadaljne dobrotnike, da pošljejo darove na moj naslov: Mary Muniza, 6603 Edna Ave, Cleveland 3, Ohio. Lahko me pokličite tudi po telefonu: EN. 1-3962, Finančno poročilo za mesec marec 1958 Financial Report for the Month of March, 1958 članarina—* M panads si pjOM isjij aqx) * At what time of the day are you like an automobile wheel? 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